Following the direct orders of someone in a position of higher authority is called:

A) compliance.
B) conformity.
C) obedience.
D) consent.

Higher Authority

An entity or individual occupying a higher position or rank, often referred to in the context of obeying commands or directives from someone with greater power or jurisdiction.

Obedience

The act of following orders or instructions from an authority figure, often studied in psychology to understand the extent and limits of control over human behavior.